Understanding Sport
An Introduction to the Sociological and Cultural Analysis of Sport
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1999
Spon Press (Verlag)
978-0-419-13640-8 (ISBN)
Spon Press (Verlag)
978-0-419-13640-8 (ISBN)
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An introduction to the study of the social history, sociology and cultural analysis of sport. The book covers both elite and recreational sports activities.
Bringing a cultural and social dimension to the study of sport, this introductory guide will help students understand the context of sport and the place it has in the lives of individuals as well as in modern British society as a whole. Theoretically rigorous yet accessible, Understanding Sport includes:
up-to-date coverage of key socio-cultural issues
suggested further reading, to expand students' understanding of the topics introduced
end-of-chapter essay topics and questions, to help students consolidate their knowledge
extensive referenece lists and a thematic index, to direct sutdents and lecturers toward further research materials.
Bringing a cultural and social dimension to the study of sport, this introductory guide will help students understand the context of sport and the place it has in the lives of individuals as well as in modern British society as a whole. Theoretically rigorous yet accessible, Understanding Sport includes:
up-to-date coverage of key socio-cultural issues
suggested further reading, to expand students' understanding of the topics introduced
end-of-chapter essay topics and questions, to help students consolidate their knowledge
extensive referenece lists and a thematic index, to direct sutdents and lecturers toward further research materials.
John Horne is in the Deparment of Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies, Universtiy of Edinburgh. Alan Tomlinson is at the Chelsea School, University of Brighton. Garry Whannel is at the Centre for Sport Development Research, School of Sport Studies, Roehampton Institute London.
Introduction. Industrial society, social change and sports culture. Case studies in the growth of modern sports. Interpreting the growth of sports - debates in history and theory. Social stratification and social division in sport. Socialisation - social interaction and development. Representation, sport and the media. Sport, the state and politics. Sport and work. Commercialisation and the political economy of sport. Glossary. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.4.1999 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 567 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-419-13640-1 / 0419136401 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-419-13640-8 / 9780419136408 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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